Miller explained that the entire family is frustrated because the daycare center refused to answer their questions about the incident, even denying them access to view the incident report.

Although the daycare center released a statement explaining that the incident was rare, Miller and Barba have criticized the childcare center for failing to answer a series of questions including how long the rodent was in Alanah's mouth.

"This was an isolated incident. I was really hurt by this. It could have been my child," executive director, Kiburi Tucker said.

The health department has already visited the premise since the incident occurred, offering prevention tips including moving the childcare center furniture away from walls and reorganizing shelves.

"I feel like they (the preschool) were trying to cover it up," Miller said, dismissing Tucker's response to the incidence.

"Who was watching her? They need to watch the kids more," Barba fumed.